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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On June 12, the Rotary Club of Edinburg celebrated 100 years at a formal banquet that honored outgoing President Manuel Cantu for his leadership and over $64,000 in donations to local causes. Arlina Casas Larson was installed as president for 2025—2026 and said she would focus on service and community support under the club's motto Service Above Self. The Edinburg Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ DPS arrested two men after a hit-and-run crash on FM 88 in Elsa where a white car hit a truck towing a boat+ the suspects fled on foot to try entering a home on Vista Ridge Road as their escape was captured on camera. FOX RGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On June 16, STC was named one of the most affordable schools for online associate degrees nationally by OnlineU — it ranked 11th and was one of only three Texas colleges to earn this recognition while proving its commitment to accessible online education. The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers ended funding for the border wall project that Governor Abbott announced four years ago—only eight percent of the planned 805 miles was built. State leaders said the federal government may resume funding, leaving the future of the wall uncertain. KURV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ DHR Health will host its 19th Annual Fishing for Hope Fundraising Tournament on August 23 at Jim’s Pier on South Padre Island to raise funds for the Hope Family Health Center that serves uninsured patients. The event offers several sponsorship tiers and invites community participants to join efforts to support free health services. Rio Grande Guardian
TRAVEL NEWS
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11 a.m.–5 p.m. — Bert Ogden Arena — Admission varies — Discover an exciting collection of sports cards, Pokémon cards, memorabilia, and more with celebrity meet and greets.
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